Chess Puzzle #Qmbiv — Advanced, White to move, middlegame

Position

White: king g1; queen f2; rook e1; bishop c1; pawns a4/c4/d2/g2. Black: king c8; queen d3; rook e8; bishop g7; pawns b7/c7/f5/g6/h7. Black is ahead by 1 point of material. White to move.

Solution (2 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Bd4 — bishop g7→d4. Now White to move.
2. Best move: Rxe8+ — rook e1→e8, captures rook, gives check. Opponent replies Kd7 (king c8→d7).
3. Best move: Re3 — rook e8→e3.

Tactical themes

endgame, equality, hanging piece, short. The key move Rxe8+ captures with check, forcing a response.

Position data

FEN: 2k1r3/1pp3bp/6p1/5p2/P1P5/3q4/3P1QP1/2B1R1K1 b - - 1 29

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